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Centralized Projectwise

We have a centralized ProjectWise configuration, but a decentralized user base throughout several plants. I have been exploring using File Transfer Server and File caching. Is there any appliance that would speed up file access (and other TCP traffic) across the WAN?

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Centralized Projectwise

Is your plant/office connected via T1 or greater? If so, in most cases, your provider can bridge them all together to form one private network, instead of using public connections. This is not a cheap option, but will work for you.

Centralized Projectwise

Is there anyone out there actually using ProjectWise and Riverbed products and receiving bandwidth benefits? We are looking at a large multi-country implementation and need something to improve file / cache transfer.

Centralized Projectwise

We have just run a live test with Riverbeds? Steelhead appliances between two of our locations, and the initial runs look very promising. We saw significant speed improvements, even with PW file caching enabled.

Centralized Projectwise

Most EDMS systems do not expose the storage location that most WAN accelerators need to know in order to pre-cache files. This disconnect from the real storage location is what the industry calls a "true vault" EDMS.

You can't speed up a TCP packet. You can compress it or get a fatter pipe. You must consult a networking expert analyst.

Centralized Projectwise

With Riverbeds? Steelhead appliances, there is no need to upgrade the bandwidth. Their product performs well with the existing bandwidth at your remote locations. They are proving themselves to be the leader in network acceleration.

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